Ultra Running Hub Wildemann, Germany · Saturday, September 5, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Wildman Harz - Ultra 55k
Race completed
55 km Distance
2,100 m Climbing
5.9 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 38 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 10 hours
10:55 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Typical conditions, September
Daytime high 19°C
Night low 9°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 13 h 24 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 179 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 55 km of trail with 2,100 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes38 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,100 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 55 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Die Strecke verläuft weitgehend durch die schöne Natur der Harzer Berge. Viele kleine Uphills und Downhills. Steine, Wurzeln, schmale Wanderwege, Almwiesen und naturbelassener Untergrund. Hoher Singletrail-Anteil, wenig Strasse. Echter Traillauf!
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